How to Survive a Summer Romance (or Two) [Kindle Edition]

Ann Herrick (Author)

Book Description

Can Kaysie have a summer romance with Troy and still remain true to Brian? After all, Brian did tell her to have a fling or two while she was on vacation! But what happens when feelings and hormones collide? Can Kaysie trust her heart to stay on track? And how is she going to keep an eye on her mother and Troy's father--who just happens to be Mom's former summer romance?
How did fun in the summer sun get so complicated, anyway?

Editorial Reviews

Review

A story that is lighthearted rather than edgy about the impact of lust, love, hormones, memories, and relationships for Kaysie, her mother, and her younger sister, when the family vacations for a month at Lake Winnipesaukee.
~~M.E.C.

About the Author

Ann Herrick is the award-winning author of several books and short stories for kids and teens. Included in the awards her books have won are the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers, IRA/CBC Children’s Choice and EPIC Best YA Novel Finalist. Ann grew up in Connecticut, where she graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. She now lives in Oregon with her husband, who was her high-school sweetheart. Their wonderful daughter is grown, married and gainfully employed, and has given Ann her only grand-dog, Puff, a bloodhound-rottweiller-beagle mix and six grand-kitties. While she misses the East Coast, especially houses built before 1900, she enjoys the green valleys, fresh air and low humidity in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Ann loves cats, walking, the Oregon Ducks and gardening in her back yard. In addition to stories and books for children and young adults, Ann also writes copy for humorous and conventional greeting cards. She loves to hear from her readers and can be contacted through her web site: http://annherrickauthor.com

Product Details

• File Size: 236 KB
• Print Length: 149 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1483965120
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Books We Love (June 6, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0054M6ODG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,472 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A writer who knows what it's like to be a teen April 15, 2012

By Sheila Claydon

Format:Kindle Edition

I liked this book. Ann Herrick has a rare gift in that she can remember what it was like to be a teen. Reading this book took me right back to my own teenage years and to the dilemmas I sometimes faced. Whether I would have reacted like Kaysie did in this book is another matter entirely and one I don't wish to revisit! She was a thoroughly likeable heroine who stuck with the standards she had been raised to, even though she sometimes found it difficult. I enjoyed her sister too. She was a great character, as was the teacher she quoted so often. Wouldn't we all love our kids to have a teacher like that? I was impressed too by the fact that the author empathized with boys and girls alike even though she was writing from Kaysie's perspective.

If I have any sort of complaint it is that I would love to meet Kaysie's father and give him a good talking to. He needs to get out more and enjoy the sunshine and his wife. Having said that, it was Ann Herrick's story telling that made me mad with him, the true test of a good writer. Thank you Ann for a very enjoyable read.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Survive a Summer Romance (or Two) March 8, 2012

By Sydell I. Voeller

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

In Ann Herrick's book, How To Survive A Summer Romance (or Two), she brings to life the complexities and confusion of young love and lust. Main character Kaysie must ride an emotional roller-coaster when she tries to reconcile her loyalty to the boy back home and her perplexing physical/ emotional reactions to the gorgeous guy she meets at the lake where her parents are vacationing. But are her feelings for him real, or is this simply a fleeting summer romance that will only end in heart-break? Kaysie is faced with real life decisions that teens will readily connect with. I'd highly recommend this book for teens and adults alike.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Significant and Enjoyable March 30, 2012

By Betty J. Schuler

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I found this book realistic and enjoyable. It added an interesting parallel that she was worried about her mother but that was tastefully resolved. I liked the family interaction and the characterization and story will intrigue teens who can't wait to find out how this turns out.

More About the Author

Award-winning author Ann Herrick grew up in Connecticut, where she graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. Her books have received the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers Award, the IRA/CBC Children's Choice Award and EPPIE Young Adult Finalist Award.

She now lives in Oregon with her husband, who was her high-school sweetheart. Their daughter is grown, married and gainfully employed, and has given them their only grand-dog, Puff, a bloodhound-rottweiller-beagle mix, and six grand-kitties. While Ann misses the East Coast, especially houses built before 1900, she enjoys the green valleys, fresh air and low humidity in Eugene, Oregon.